AI in Federal Acquisition – How AI is Reshaping Government Procurement

Can artificial intelligence finally solve the speed and complexity challenges of federal acquisition? In today’s deep dive, hosts AJ Bubb, Wilson Miles (Emerging Technology Institute), and Chris Barlow (MITRE) reveal the opportunities, hurdles, and real-world lessons from the front lines of AI-enabled procurement. Listen to learn:How AI is streamlining acquisition workflows for the Department of Defense and beyondWhy “human in the loop” oversight is essential-and what it means for both new hires and seasoned expertsWhat cultural, policy, and technical barriers still slow down innovationHow agencies and vendors are navigating compliance, staffing shortages, and data silosPractical recommendations for your organization, whether public or private sector Are you a federal acquisition professional, tech vendor, or policy leader? This episode offers actionable advice and foresight to accelerate your AI journey.Key Takeaways:Map your processes to identify AI-ready pain points-don’t just automate for automation’s sakeFocus on ROI as improved outcomes and strategic capacity, not just cutting costs“Human in the loop” isn’t optional-accountability and subject-matter expertise are irreplaceableBe proactive about workforce training and knowledge successionGovernment policies often allow more AI innovation than commonly believedClean, accessible data is the foundation of scalable AI adoptionFoster partnerships among government, industry, and academia to drive real impactCheck the links below for resources mentioned in the episode.📑Get the whitepaper: Emerging Technologies Institute📑Read the article here: AI in acquisition🎤 Connect with us👉 Newsletter: Facing Disruption🎥 Webcast: https://www.youtube.com/@facingdisruption